CVE-2011-1178: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Mar 22 2011(Updated: )
An integer overflow, leading to heap-based buffer overflow, was found in The Gimp's Personal Computer eXchange (PCX) image file plug-in. A remote attacker could provide a specially-crafted PCX image file, which once opened by a local, unsuspecting user would lead to denial of service (GIMP PCX plug-in crash) or, potentially, arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the user running Gimp.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GIMP | <=2.7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/gimp/commit/?id=a9671395f6573e90316a9d748588c5435216f6ce
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50737
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-23.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025586
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:110
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0837.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0838.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48057
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=689831
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67787
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-1178
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=486819&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=486819&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=486820&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=486820&action=edit
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0838.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0837.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1178?
CVE-2011-1178 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How can I fix CVE-2011-1178?
To mitigate CVE-2011-1178, users should upgrade to a version of GIMP newer than 2.7.0, where the vulnerability has been patched.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1178?
CVE-2011-1178 is classified as an integer overflow leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-1178?
CVE-2011-1178 affects users of GIMP versions up to and including 2.7.0 that handle PCX image files.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2011-1178?
Exploiting CVE-2011-1178 may result in denial of service attacks or arbitrary code execution on affected systems.
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